Mitsukoshi Department Store in Matsuyama

The "Other" Department Store in Matsuyama. More about it HERE.

Mitsukoshi Department Store - Matsuyama

There are 2 great department stores in Matsuyama and they are virtually across the street from each other. Mitsukoshi is well worth the visit just to walk around.

Mitsukoshi Basement

Window shopping in a Japanese Department store is as much fun as window shopping gets. What happens in the basement before closing is that all the perishable goods go on sale. The closer to closing time, the bigger the discount. Frugal shoppers can get the best deals 5 minutes before 7pm, when the store closes.
Link to Mitsukoshi's Website (in Japanese)

These are box dinners that can be ordered in advance.

Inside Mitsukoshi Department Store

Department stores in Japan are more than just a store. They are places to take a break at and enjoy a snack with coffee (ko-hee). In Matsuyama, Takashimaya is the most popular department store but Mitsukoshi is also a well respected store to visit. The upper floors are for shopping but the real treat is visiting the basement for the food shops and small bistro's that line the basement walls.